//podcastplus.net/feed/chasing-dreams-with-aimee-j~a0282473 Chief Dream Chaser Aimee J. brings to the show people you never knew you needed to meet. Aimee talks to fellow dream chasers who share the story of their chase, the lessons they've learned, and have a good time doing it. Life is too short to live with regrets. You need to make moves, take a chance, and chase your dreams. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:08:29 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8d8f0519-67cb-47f1-8370-c29df8da778e/260-Tim-Tortora-How-to-Make-it-In-Hollywood-converted.mp3 For some, getting into the entertainment industry is like having that impossible dream that’s never going to happen. And the perpetual question everybody’s asking - how to make it in Hollywood?In this episode, Tim Tortora tells how he conquered Hollywood and made a living out of it. He shares some of the biggest lessons that only the industry can impart and why building a connection is the number one factor for success in this arena.WHAT DID YOUNG TIM WANT TO BE WHEN HE GREW UP?With both parents having their own businesses, it’s somewhat expected for Tim to follow their path. But it was during a drive around studios that young Tim realized what he wanted to do in life. Although the subtle implication was he was going to take over the family’s business as he grows older, Tim vividly remembers telling his dad, “I don’t want to do what you do, I want to work in Hollywood.”As an undergraduate, he had a job in a recording studio as a tape operator. He eventually had a degree in advertising, ... Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8d8f0519-67cb-47f1-8370-c29df8da778e/260-Tim-Tortora-How-to-Make-it-In-Hollywood-converted.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c30a00f6-7de8-4cdb-a852-5d303ff334e9/259-Carolyn-yates-Put-Yourself-First-converted.mp3 The time used to invest in yourself reflects on the quality of relationships you engage in. In this episode, Carolyn Yates shares her expertise and advice for people struggling with their mental health. Our mental health condition is often affected by a lot of factors; the people around us, social media, and personal pressures but the best way to deal with this is to prioritize self-care.WHAT DID YOUNG CAROLYN WANT TO BE WHEN SHE GREW UP?Carolyn wasn’t sure what she wanted to be when she grew up. But as a young kid, she’s always been fascinated with how people think and behave. She explored a few different routes, but eventually, she became a psychology major in college. Through this, her interest in the human personality further developed. Then she finished her grad school and became a therapist.Although her journey started out with not being sure about what to be when she becomes older, there was a specific interest she kept in her heart that lead her to who she is today.Carolyn’s ad... Thu, 19 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c30a00f6-7de8-4cdb-a852-5d303ff334e9/259-Carolyn-yates-Put-Yourself-First-converted.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f0a686ec-536d-49ae-8898-9c5c355b3926/258-Aimee-J-Mental-Health-converted.mp3 Mental health is not something we openly talk about and yet it greatly impacts how we live our lives. A lot of us perceive mental health as an essential topic we should be talking about. However, we all know that it’s difficult to take action when we suffer from mental health issues.In this episode, in celebration of Mental Health Awareness month, Aimee tackles a topic close to her heart and something she supports fully - mental health. Through this episode, Aimee shares how she handles mental stress and recommendations for people undergoing the same experience.It’s not easy to discuss mental health struggles, but Aimee believes that how we handle it in the present times influences the next generation. When we normalize these conversations, we also create safe spaces where people can freely talk and look for help regarding their conditions. THE NEED TO TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTHWe may not recognize it, but there is a rising need to talk about mental health. As Aimee stated, “we millennials should... Wed, 04 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f0a686ec-536d-49ae-8898-9c5c355b3926/258-Aimee-J-Mental-Health-converted.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/df2b6527-0c70-4b68-95de-be6393623d12/257-Aimee-J-You-Can-Do-Hard-Things-converted.mp3 We tend to think that life is hard, and it is but what we fail to realize is that we’re capable of improving our lives, we have the power to pivot and deal with hard things.In this episode, Aimee explores something that she’s always been afraid to do - speak to her listeners directly. She shares her thoughts and insights about various topics and this episode, it’s about the hard things in life and why we should be empowered to handle them.Life is not always going to be a smooth ride, there will be bumps ahead but when you choose to look at it positively, you’re bound to enjoy and appreciate it more.THE DANGERS OF COMPARISONITISWe’ve all heard the term midlife crisis, society expects us to undergo a dilemma as we enter a certain age. But for Aimee, it’s better to call it “comparisonitis.” We live through the dangers of constantly comparing our lives with others, but this can be cured with time and good practice. Comparisonitis normally happens when we don’t feel secure with our lives... Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/df2b6527-0c70-4b68-95de-be6393623d12/257-Aimee-J-You-Can-Do-Hard-Things-converted.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f2210551-58e0-4793-a533-16d65c364b2a/Ep256-Know-You-and-Walk-in-it-converted.mp3 Tap into yourself, figure out who you really are, and embrace that. In this episode, Sylvia and Drew Nixon, share the value of knowing who you really are and walking in your purpose. Life can get too noisy that we often miss the very thing that we would like to do, but we are given the opportunity to recognize our strength and learn the process of chasing our dreams. WHAT YOUNG DREW AND SYLVIA WANTED TO BEIt’s always an interesting question when someone asks us what our dreams are when we were younger. Some of us may have varying dreams like Drew or one specific dream that will stay all throughout like Sylvia.Young Sylvia always knew she wanted to be an actress or a talk show host. She was even considered to be most likely to have a talk show like Oprah in her senior yearbook. Life eventually took a different turn for Sylvia but deep in her heart, she still has that dream. While for Drew, he was (on his own terms) “all over the place but not indecisive” when it comes ... Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f2210551-58e0-4793-a533-16d65c364b2a/Ep256-Know-You-and-Walk-in-it-converted.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/195d9de8-8e58-4ed6-9cee-325796da42d1/255-don-t-take-it-for-granted.mp3 We always believe that we have time to do things. We focus too much on the future that we forget to enjoy the present. In this episode, Aimee shares a personal experience with loss, grief, and the learnings she got from losing two people close to her heart. It is during the dark moments in our lives we realize that life shouldn't be taken for granted, and we need to make the most of it.THE PERSONAL EFFECTS OF WORLD-CHANGING EVENTSA few months ago, a friend of Aimee's passed away suddenly. This event threw her off, not even sure how, when, or what is happening. Then, another family member has passed around two and a half weeks ago. These personal and out-of-the-body experiences have brought her to a point of reflection. It felt weird because as she was getting updates from a family member fighting for her life in the hospital, everybody else was going about their normal, daily routines.With these situations, Aimee had a taste of reality that our lives can end instantly, and yet we still manag... Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/195d9de8-8e58-4ed6-9cee-325796da42d1/255-don-t-take-it-for-granted.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1e2e0ae9-df63-4461-abc8-496d02bbf508/254-daree-allen-nieves-follow-your-multi-passions.mp3 Chasing our dreams will demand persistence to learn and explore various options and oftentimes, it will call for multi-passion experiences. My good friend Daree Allen Nieves is back on Chasing Dreams. She was on episode 77 and now she’s here to tell us about her multi-passions. Daree has been doing a wide variety of things in her life and she encourages people to do the same. She shares how it helped her relationships, perspectives, and life in general.ONE THING THAT CHANGED IN DAREE’S LIFE & SHE’S HAPPY ABOUTLooking back on the five years since Daree has graced the Chasing Dreams podcast, she’s asked about one thing that has changed in her life that she has no complaints about.In a heartbeat, Daree answered, “I am allowing myself to do things or not do them and be okay with it.” She used to have a perfectionist mindset where everything she does should be excellent. Although this is perfectly okay, Daree realized that she’s become so rigid and there’s no more room for flexibil... Wed, 02 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1e2e0ae9-df63-4461-abc8-496d02bbf508/254-daree-allen-nieves-follow-your-multi-passions.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/981fc766-27e6-45e3-86d9-f28bccf366a5/ep253-challenge-societal-norms-and-stereotypes.mp3 Can you believe that in this day and age of technological advancements and intense social awareness, there are still norms and stereotypes that don’t serve us well?In this episode, Aimee shares with us why she didn’t come back straight away. She did a lot of experimenting and along came her realizations about life. She was a victim of societal norms and stereotypes and through this episode, she hopes to create a difference and call for a challenge so that other people will not experience the same.BEING A VICTIM OF SOCIETAL NORMS & STEREOTYPESAimee mentioned that she was a victim of societal norms and stereotypes, and she added that “a lot of us are, and we don’t realize it until later on in life.” We may realize that we’ve always wanted to do something but are afraid that we’ll disappoint other people or our parents.There are also instances where we don’t want to do something but out of pressure, we engage in it. We are led to believe that we want something but if we look within, we wa... Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/981fc766-27e6-45e3-86d9-f28bccf366a5/ep253-challenge-societal-norms-and-stereotypes.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/943e6185-8cb8-4646-806c-364b2f292991/252-jam-philly-finding-our-outer-voice.mp3 Are you prepared to break through stereotypes and traditions to chase your dreams?We welcome the second season of Chasing Dreams with two guests who can give us a new perspective on how we pursue our goals. In this episode, I get to chat with the duo from JAM & Philly, James, and Philly Mathew. We’re family, and I’ve seen the struggles, how they follow their passion, and their journey to becoming successful music artists and record label owners.YOUNG JAM & PHILLY Growing up in a typical Indian household, Philly mentioned that his dream was to become a doctor or an engineer. He was so obsessed with building Lego robotics and programming that he thought he would eventually go into this career field in the future.While JAM is not sure whether he had a dream job or not, but one thing is certain, he always had a passion for making things and organizing people. He was a member of clubs. He and his friends made a treehouse together. JAM always knew that he loved gathering people around a... Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/943e6185-8cb8-4646-806c-364b2f292991/252-jam-philly-finding-our-outer-voice.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6426dc23-5c8b-4910-88c2-5dd7df697c9f/chasing-dreams-251-stereo-mix.mp3 After a few months off and hearing the asks, we're bringing Chasing Dreams back in 2022. Figured sharing the news on my birthday would be appropriate. Make sure you're subscribed so you can see when we return with Season 2! Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6426dc23-5c8b-4910-88c2-5dd7df697c9f/chasing-dreams-251-stereo-mix.mp3